Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Longitudinal Dental Foundation Training (LDFT) South East / West Schemes

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland WHAT is LDFT? Longitudinal – A concurrent mix of General Practice, Hospital, & Public Dental Service experience. Working on a split week system. The General Practice placement remains the same but..... Hospital/ PDS placements change over the programme.

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Where will the scheme be based in 2016? Study Days in EDI (Edinburgh Dental Institute) – South East Scheme GDEC (Glasgow Dental Education Centre) – West Scheme Practices & Placements may be in the surrounding area (can be widespread). Own Transport is almost essential. Clinics can be difficult to reach by public transport.

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Duration and Format of Training Training lasts 2 years It start on 1 st Aug One general practice placement throughout the 2 years. South East: 6 four month placements, rotating through a mix of HDS & PDS. West: 1 year in HDS, 1 year in PDS Experience may vary between individual placements.

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Rationale behind the Scheme VT/CT1 is – 1 year in practice plus 1 year in PDS/HDS. LDFT scheme experience & learning are simultaneous. The aim is to have cross-fertilisation of ideas & techniques obtained in the different services. Hopefully this produces an outcome of a more rounded dentist with no de- skilling in any areas during training.

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Why do it? Includes some MFDS targeted study days – (expectation of participants sitting and passing Part 1). Historically many pass Part 2 Can be suitable training for those interested in a HDS/PDS career although it is NOT designed as pre-specialisation training. Can suit those who are undecided, or want two year security. Provides opportunity to increase your skill base? Can provide a wide range of experience – eg, IV sed., MOS etc. Again this can vary between regions.

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Comments “LDFT is the dream position for motivated people wanting to push themselves in their career. It opens so many doors and gives you endless opportunities for learning” Previous Trainee BDS Glasgow 2013

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland South East / West Schemes in August 2106 Has a well established study programme. Has experienced trainers and staff. Provides modern teaching areas and CSR. Has a good reputation with other institutions i.e. future career prospects.

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Scheme comparison South East Clinicians are all postgraduates in the Edinburgh Dental Institute. New training environment for everyone (no skeletons in the closet) The scheme usually consists of a mix of participants from all over UK. It’s a fantastic city to live in for the next two years. Has a very mixed dental community, active societies. West Familiar environment for Glasgow graduates Large body of training grade staff with social activities Opportunity to be involved in teaching undergraduates Also a fantastic city! Mixed dental community with active societies

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Applying for LDFT Applications :- Are online through Dental Portal Have a submission deadline of noon, Thursday 7 th January Requires a Personal Statement about why you want to do LDFT. Remember – it is the General Practice Trainers who have the final say in the selection and appointment process.

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Process of Application 3 Stages 1. Application with Personal Statement- follow the person specification in portal. The applications will be short-listed at this point. 2.GDS/HDS/PDS interview will take place for those who cleared the short-listing. Further selection will take place after this stage. 3. Individual practice interviews which will result in a preference listing and matching process.

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland Conclusion LDFT is a very different scheme and is not directly comparable with block Core Training arrangements. requires flexibility & adaptability. participants need to be well organised and hard working to make the most of it. Placement experience will provide a varied experience. End result is multi-skilled dentist, possibly with MFDS/MJDFPost Grad Qualification, and with a full range of career options.